Florence officials optimistic as EPCOR agrees to buy Johnson Utilities

by Mark Cowling | PinalCentral

EPCOR Water, the company appointed to run Johnson Utilities two years ago, announced it has reached an agreement to buy it.

The town of Florence, which seriously considered buying JU itself in past years, hasn’t taken a position for or against EPCOR’s pending purchase.

But Vice Mayor John Anderson, who is also a JU customer, said Tuesday, “It can only get better. I’m excited about it. I think EPCOR will do a good job for us. They’ve got a pretty good reputation and they seem to be serious about what they’re doing.”

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